Halloween Artists Newsletter - November 2008
We've all fallen back courtesy of daylight savings time and
the days are definitely getting shorter. With our favorite
holiday behind us (and we hope your
Halloween was wonderful!), and the winter weather setting in
across many parts of the country, it's best to remember that
this is the month we try to be thankful for our blessings,
both big and small. With all the talk about the current
recession, that's not always easy to do, but, like the act
of smiling, if you do it even when you're not in the mood,
you may suddenly find yourself feeling better! So, too, acts
of charity and gratitude will often produce the same
effect...feelings of thankfulness and hope. And who can
disagree that we all can use some extra benevolence in our
lives?
So while some are planning to sit down to a traditional
Thanksgiving spread, let's remember that others may be
heating up a Swanson turkey TV dinner. This is the time when
we all can pull together and find some small act, no matter
our financial wealth, to help someone else in need. Donate
to a homeless shelter, contribute canned goods to your
church or school drives or just share a smile with a
stranger on the street. Do good - feel good.
Mini-Spotlight on artist Laurie Vogel
Laurie remarks, "Art was my first true passion/love; I have
loved making art from a very early age. I believe that the
best way to learn art is to make it. Although I have formal
art/design schooling, I believe myself to be self-taught.
I
taught art for 10 years and worked two years in an art
gallery. I have sold my art over the years through galleries
and boutiques.
I have been selling OOAK Halloween costumes, often including
hand-made masks on eBay since 2001 on my hautehunter site,
which also features other goods.
I have been selling my Halloween art on eBay for over a year
now, and would love to be making more of it!" Find more of
Laurie's art by visiting her
HalloweenArtists.com pages.
Halloween Artists call for columnists!
If
you have the writing bug and enjoy writing about Halloween,
art, decor or similar topics, we'd like to hear from you! We
are lucky enough to have several multi-talented folks whose
creativity includes not only creating art but writing fun
and interesting columns for this site. We are always open to
more ideas that would be of interest to our viewers and
artists, so if YOU have a desire to write, please contact us
with your suggestion for either a monthly column or a
feature article! Thanks!
Halloween Art Raffle in the works!
A monthly raffle offering collectors the opportunity to
acquire an original work of art by one of our Halloween
artists got off to a slow start but will commence this
month. We apologize for the delay and will be posting
pictures of the prize shortly.
Everyone who donates at
least $2.00 during the month will be entered into a drawing
for the chance to win artwork worth much more! The value
will vary each month, but each prize will be valued at $20 -
$200 - so take a chance and donate at least $2 - you just may
find yourself the winner of a wonderful Halloween
collectible - and you'll be doing a good deed as well -
helping this site continue to offer a home to artists and
their work!
This site is operated completely on donations by its
users!
All contributions, both big and small, are greatly
appreciated and help to defray our operating expenses. If
you enjoy this site or just want to contribute to the arts,
please consider making a donation via Paypal. It's easy,
takes just a minute and you'll feel wicked good afterwards!
Just click the Donations candle to the left to be taken to
our Donations page. Thank you!
Till next month, have a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving!
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